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Busway Public Relations Campaign Hits A Bumpy Patch In New Britain

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:07:00 GMT

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As contractors start amassing payloaders and bulldozers along the path of the busway to Hartford, some homeowners along the route were raising last-minute concerns Wednesday about worsened noise, traffic detours and flooding in their neighborhoods.

New Britain Political Parties Prep For November Races

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:22:00 GMT

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The fall campaign for state legislative seats will have a few new names, but the theme will be the same as it has been for years: Republican challengers will be running against Democratic incumbents.

Newington To Resurface Portion Of Griswoldville Road

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:25:23 GMT

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The town on Tuesday will begin resurfacing an approximately quarter-mile stretch of Griswoldville Avenue between Ridgeview Crossing and the Wethersfield town line.

Newington's Memorial Day Parade Is Saturday

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:19 GMT

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NEWINGTON — Saturday's Memorial Day Parade will feature not one, but two grand marshals.

Newington High School Honored By Magazine As Among Top 20% In State

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:18:02 GMT

Newington High School is a recipient of U.S. News & World Report's silver medal, ranking among the magazine's top 20 percent of public high schools in the state.

New Britain Markets Vacant Land To Newington Aerospace Manufacturer

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:54:06 GMT

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The city has reached a deal to sell 8 acres at a former Pinnacle Heights low-income housing project to a Newington aerospace manufacturer.

Newington Police Lt. John Johnson Retires After 24 Years

By MARK SPENCER, mspencer@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:08:10 GMT

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In his 24 years with the Newington police force, Lt. John Johnson said Tuesday night, the town and its people always came first.

Newington Announces Summer Programs For Children

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:26:06 GMT

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The parks and recreation department is offering a variety of programs to keep the kids busy this summer, including sports, music and general day camps, as well as swimming at the town's two pools.

After More Than 12 Years, Work Starts In Earnest On Busway

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:45:00 GMT

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It took three governors, more than a dozen years, and the pledge of better than $400 million in federal aid, but construction of the New Britain-to-Hartford busway officially began Tuesday.

Wethersfield Agrees To Apply For Grant For New Equipment

By BILL LEUKHARDT, wleukhardt@courant.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:25:55 GMT

The town is joining with three neighboring towns to seek a state grant to pay 30 percent of the estimated $180,000 cost of a new tree-trimming truck the four towns will share.

One Mistaken Phone Call Leads To Lifetime Love Affair

By M.A.C. LYNCH, Special to The Courant — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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The door is locked at 12 o'clock. That was the law in the Zotti house, and 22-year-old Richard, who had survived fighting with the amphibious Navy unit in Guam and Saipan, knew not to breach his father's dictate.

Manchester White Powder Might Have Come From Texas

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:27:46 GMT

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A letter containing a powdery substance that closed a local school last Thursday probably was mailed in Texas, along with more than 20 other letters containing white powder sent to child development centers and elementary schools in several states last week, officials said.

Five More Small Businesses Receive State Aid

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:52:36 GMT

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A builder, printing company, automotive sales and repair firm, janitorial supply company and a nursery are the latest Connecticut businesses to receive state money to promote small business.

Newington To Let Civic Groups Publicize Events With Street Banner

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:37:00 GMT

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The town wants to make this a banner year for Newington civic organizations and fundraising initiatives.

Manchester White Powder Wasn't Dangerous, Fire Official Says

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:56:55 GMT

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A powdery substance that closed a local school last week was not dangerous, a fire official said Wednesday.

Newington Man Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison On Mail Fraud Charges

By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, smhernandez@courant.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:14:42 GMT

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A former investment adviser was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison for stealing more than $200,000 from clients' investment accounts.

5K Road Race In Newington To Benefit Lucy Robbins Welles Library

By CHRISTOPER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:56:44 GMT

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The town library is asking residents to run for reading this Sunday.

Dinner Is Served: Business Offers Meal Delivery To 11 Towns From Local Restaurants

By JANICE PODSADA, jpodsada@courant.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:25:53 GMT

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A new Greater Hartford area restaurant delivery service offers selections from the menus of nearly two dozen restaurants, delivering meals to 11 towns, including Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Newington, Middletown, Middlefield and parts of Meriden and Hartford.

White Powder Scares At Schools In Newington, Manchester

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:30:00 GMT

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White-powder scares Thursday prompted an evacuation of a Newington school and a lockdown at a school in Manchester.

Nine Pounds Of Cocaine Seized In Newington Drug Bust

By MARK SPENCER, mspencer@courant.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:03:24 GMT

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A local man has been charged with possessing about 9 pounds of cocaine after an investigation that began with a domestic dispute in March.

Street In Newington Named For Mazzoccoli

By MARK SPENCER, mspencer@courant.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:19:17 GMT

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As a former mayor and member of the town council, Dominic Mazzoccoli has spent many, many hours in the Helen Nelson Room at town hall, where the council meets.

Mother's Day Deals, Events Include Free Admissions, Gift Cards, Jewelry

By KORKY VANN, kvann@courant.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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England celebrates Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee this summer and estimates are that the price tag will be in the millions. You can treat your mom like royalty on a much smaller budget with these specialMother's Day freebies, events and deals. (Unless otherwise noted, specials are available on Sunday, May 13. Be sure to call ahead to confirm offers.)

Busway Opposition Hits End Of The Road?

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:33:22 GMT

Rep. Whit Betts: 'The Voters Don't Want This, And Today The Voters Were Overruled'

The long-running campaign to scrap the New Britain busway ran out of gas Monday when legislators voted down an amendment to strip its funding.

Vendors, Groups Sought For Extravaganza

By MARK SPENCER — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:55:00 GMT

NEWINGTON — Organizers are seeking food vendors, corporate and civic groups and arts and crafts vendors to participate in the 31 st annual Extravaganza!, which will be held July 21 at Mill Pond Park.

Keep Criminally Insane Killer Locked Up, Board Recommends

By JOSH KOVNER, jkovner@courant.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:36:50 GMT

State prosecutors have kept an eye on Mark J, DiPietro ever since he was acquitted by reason of insanity in the 1983 shooting of three members of a family in Newington – one fatally.